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FE18 NRU

2018 Dacia Sandero

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 NRU
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,707 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 80,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes are worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,816 miles

N/s/r light unit lens slightly damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading fluctuating upwards over 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

First idle CO emission tests failed due to idle rpm above limit, second test during full cat test just met requirements

N/s/r light unit lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,864 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 54,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, wear is uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,541 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 28,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and o/s/r tyres are deteriorated with small cracking, date stamps of 2017

Pass 9 Feb 2021 13,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Dacia Sandero?

Based on 875,466 MOT tests across 101,417 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,625
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
101,417
On UK Roads
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FE18 NRU is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Dacia Sandero typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Dacia Sandero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE18 NRU is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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